Odisha government launched the Laghu Bana Jatya Drabya Kraya Scheme

Current Context: The LABHA (Laghu Bana Jatya Drabya Kraya) Yojana was launched by the Odisha government on January 29, 2024.

• It is a 100% State-funded minimum support price (MSP) scheme for minor forest produce (MFP).
• The scheme is expected to impact the State’s large tribal population, which numbers close to one crore or 23% of Odisha’s total population.
• This initiative is likely to help the ruling BJD make further inroads into tribal pockets and forest fringe areas.
• The scheme will provide a minimum support price to all the workers in Odisha state who are involved in forest minor produce work.
• The decision to launch LABHA was termed historic by the Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Question:

Q.1 Who launched the LABHA Yojana?
a. The Punjab government
b. The Odisha government
c. The Kerala government
d. The Maharashtra government